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Michael A. Lough

Michael A. Lough has been in Macon since starting at the Macon Telegraph in August 1998, serving for 19 years as a columnist, assistant sports editor, general assignment sportswriter and page designer. In that span, he has covered World Series and Super Bowls, state championships and Little League action along with area college sports, including time as the beat writer for the Mercer men’s basketball run in 2013-14 and NCAA Tournament win over Duke. In Oct. 2017, four months after his Telegraph tenure ended, he founded The Central Georgia Sports Report, providing coverage for the region.

Michael A.'s Latest Articles

Mount de Sales struggles to build momentum despite second half scoring in 46-20 loss to Gatewood

The Cavaliers were shut down on offense in the first half by a dominant Gators squad.

FPD wins defensive clash 6-3 over Brookstone in GIAA championship rematch

Even with a missed PAT, a touchdown was all the Vikings needed in the rainy win over Brookstone.

Missed tackles and other mistakes doom Central in 49-0 loss against East Laurens

The Chargers were shut out for the second time this year and move to 0-4.

Stratford dominates Pinewood Christian to the tune of 48-7 victory at home

Stratford contained Pinewood quarterback Banks Booth while putting on a clinic rushing the ball in the big win.

Howard earns first win of the season 31-12 against Rutland thanks to strong second half

The Huskies came out swinging after a lightning delay at Ed Defore Sports Complex to secure the victory.

Bennett Lake shines as FPD pulls away from Marion County late for 49-21 win

Five different FPD players scored in the contest to move the Vikings to 2-0.

A group of players and coaches wearing various types of athletic wear surround a black banner with gold text showing a logo reading Nike RBI.
Before Macon RBI upset Dominican Republic, the nerves set in for the journey

The team practiced, gave out awards and talked about the World Series trip Saturday. Now they're winning games.

A golfer with a flower patterned shirt, white hat and glove watches his ball mid-stroke.
Macon native, UGA grad Russell Henley finishes strong at British Open thanks to clutch late shots

The Stratford alumnus made the top five at the historically challenging course across the pond.

A wide photograph of blue tennis courts with green concrete surrounding them, all bordered in by fences and grass.
Mercer Tennis Classic adds funds for its 12th iteration

The tennis tournament will become the state's top pro tournament now that the Atlanta Open is in its final year.

Jaime Kaplan, posing with a tennis racket and ball in Stratford tennis attire on the net of a tennis court.
‘Face it with courage’: Through a brand-new diagnosis, tennis legend Jaime Kaplan keeps fighting

Kaplan, a former pro standout and now revered coach at Stratford, will undergo more radiation treatment later this year.

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